Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Sept 4-9

September 09, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?

From Canada:

Advocates condemn xenophobic op-ed by Calgary instructor calling for end to diversity [CBC]
Postmedia editorial staff in Vancouver disavow published commentary criticizing diversity, tolerance, and inclusion [Georgia Straight]
Excitement builds with advances in campaign for factual TV workers [CWA Canada]

From The U.S. and beyond:

How to bridge the divide between you and your clients [Freelancers Union]
Top Side Jobs for Freelancers: List of Creative Ways to Earn Extra Money Online [Freelance Writing Jobs]
Freelancer launching online platform that promises to treat writers and sources with respect [Journalism.co.uk]
Simple ways to jump-start your creativity [Freelancers Union]
‘The threats follow us home’: Survey details risks for female journalists in U.S., Canada [CPJ]
Dead stories and the small fees for killing them [CJR]

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